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Harewood Castle, Yorkshire

Harewood Castle is a ruined 14th-century tower house located on the Harewood Estate, Harewood, Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The castle was built by Sir William de Aldeburgh around 1366. Though last occupied in the 1630s, the tower remains a LOCAL landmark, visible on its steep slope for miles around. It is within the council area of Leeds.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1226242.

Primary Name(s): Harewood Castle
Place Type: Tower House
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.905765,-1.5117081
Grid Reference: SE 3217 4562
Civil Parish: Harewood CP
Council Area: Leeds CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN302316

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Harewood_Castle,_Yorkshire_302316